1. Describe the differences between specific phobias, social phobias, and agoraphobia.
People with social phobias tend to have difficulties in meeting people and haveing good relationship.
People who have agoraphobia have similar symptoms as those who have social phobias. However, they fear certain places where immediate escape is unavailable.
2. What symptoms do children with generalized anxiety disorder have?
3. Why is it difficult for individuals with panic disorder to get a correct diagnosis?
Because many of the symptoms of panic disorder mimic those of ilnesses such as hear disease, thyroid problems, and breating disorders.
It takes months or years to diagnose individuals with panic disorder.
4. Describe the methods used to treat anxiety disorders.
There are Cognitive-Behavorial Therapy, Relaxation, and Medication.
Cognitive therapy can change unwanted and disturbing thoughts. It distinguishes realistic and unrealistic thoughts.
Behavorial therapy can make a person to overcome or have control over the unwanted thoughts.
Relaxation can make a person deal with physical symptoms and stresses.
By prescribing medicines such as antidepressants and anxiolytics one can alleviate or release one's stress.
People with social phobias tend to have difficulties in meeting people and haveing good relationship.
People who have agoraphobia have similar symptoms as those who have social phobias. However, they fear certain places where immediate escape is unavailable.
2. What symptoms do children with generalized anxiety disorder have?
- Muscle tension
- Fatigue
- restlessness
- difficulty sleeping
- irritability
- edginess
- gastrointestinal discomfort or diarrhea
3. Why is it difficult for individuals with panic disorder to get a correct diagnosis?
Because many of the symptoms of panic disorder mimic those of ilnesses such as hear disease, thyroid problems, and breating disorders.
It takes months or years to diagnose individuals with panic disorder.
4. Describe the methods used to treat anxiety disorders.
There are Cognitive-Behavorial Therapy, Relaxation, and Medication.
Cognitive therapy can change unwanted and disturbing thoughts. It distinguishes realistic and unrealistic thoughts.
Behavorial therapy can make a person to overcome or have control over the unwanted thoughts.
Relaxation can make a person deal with physical symptoms and stresses.
By prescribing medicines such as antidepressants and anxiolytics one can alleviate or release one's stress.